Lerwick Energy Recovery Plant (Shetland EfW Plant): Difference between revisions
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The Energy Recovery Plant in Lerwick generates hot water by burning waste for the Lerwick District Heating Scheme which is operated by the [[Shetland Heat Energy and Power Ltd]] (SHEAP)<ref>https://www.shetland.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling/education.asp</ref>. | The Energy Recovery Plant in Lerwick generates hot water by burning waste for the Lerwick District Heating Scheme which is operated by the [[Shetland Heat Energy and Power Ltd]] (SHEAP)<ref>https://www.shetland.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling/education.asp</ref>. | ||
The plant burns over 23,000 tonnes of waste per year and generates 7MW of energy. | The plant burns over 23,000 tonnes of waste per year and generates 7MW of energy. The waste originates from Shetland and Orkney. | ||
The hot water created from the destruction of the [[residual waste]] is used to heat approximately 1,230 domestic properties, commercial and public buildings around Lerwick including schools, care homes, the leisure centre and hospital<ref>https://www.sheap-ltd.co.uk/</ref> | The hot water created from the destruction of the [[residual waste]] is used to heat approximately 1,230 domestic properties, commercial and public buildings around Lerwick including schools, care homes, the leisure centre and hospital<ref>https://www.sheap-ltd.co.uk/</ref> | ||